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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 12, 2022

Chicago's Metra Debuts New Locomotive

The remanufactured locomotives have AC traction motors, which are far more durable and reliable than the DC traction motors in Metra’s older locomotives.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 17, 2022

Metra to Create Battery-Powered Locomotives

The total cost for all six locomotive conversions, which will be performed in Patterson, Georgia, is $34.6 million.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 23, 2022

Amtrak Orders 50 More Siemens Mobility Charger Locomotives

Together with the initial order of 75 locomotives in 2018, the 125 diesel-electric units are a part of Amtrak’s sustainability initiative.

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NewsJanuary 14, 2022

Amtrak Unveils Locomotive In Honor of Operation Lifesaver's 50th Anniversary

The black-and-yellow locomotive commemorates the 50th anniversary of Operation Lifesaver, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing railroad safety education and awareness nationwide.

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NewsSeptember 4, 2020

Metrolink Tier 4 Locomotive Project Receives Environmental Certification

“Tier 4” is the most stringent designation from the EPA for engines to dramatically reduce emissions.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2020

NJ TRANSIT Adding 8 More Bombardier Locomotives

The new dual-power locomotives will meet current EPA Tier IV requirements, reducing emissions when operating in diesel mode and running emission-free when operating in electric mode.

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NewsJuly 21, 2020

NJ TRANSIT to Add 8 Dual-Powered Locomotives

The Bombardier ALP-45A locomotives will replace some of the older PL-42AC series diesel locomotives in the agency’s fleet.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

Metra will hold fares steady, budget $2.6B for capital improvements

As it does every year, the agency searched for ways to control or reduce its operating costs to head off the need for a fare increase.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2019

MBTA to overhaul 27 more Commuter Rail locomotives

The program consists of completely rebuilding and refurbishing the F40 models with additional upgrades.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2019

PTC implementation took a leap between 2016-2018

In a statement from the U.S. DOT, implementation jumped from 24% to 30% for passenger rail and 16% to 83% for freight. 

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